How many accents of English are there in the world?
160 different English dialects
Even though it is impossible to estimate the exact number of dialects in the English language that are spoken around the world, it is estimated that over 160 different English dialects exist around the world.
What countries have English accents?
However, someone could be said to have an English, Scottish, Welsh or Irish accent, although these all have many different sub-types.
- England.
- Scotland.
- Wales.
- Isle of Man.
- Ireland.
- Canada.
- United States.
- West Indies and Bermuda.
Which English accent is used in world?
There are two popular English accents used globally i.e British accent and American accent.
Which country has best English accent?
The Netherlands has emerged as the nation with the highest English language proficiency, according to the EF English Proficiency Index, with a score of 72.
Which country has most accents?
Out of all the countries I examined, it seems that England has the most amount of distinct dialects with 29 different ones (not including dialects from Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Man, or the Channel Islands).
What is the strongest English accent?
Geordie
Geordie. People from Newcastle speak a dialect called Geordie, which is one of the strongest and most distinctive accents in England.
What is the most attractive English accent in the world?
A poll of British adults revealed that the accents of Liverpool and Birmingham are considered the ‘least attractive’, while Irish and RP are considered the ‘most attractive’.
What is the most attractive British accent?
The Scottish accent was voted the second most attractive with 51% of people finding it the sexiest. While Queen’s English and the Welsh accent have been deemed the joint third most attractive (47%)….
| Accent | Attractive | Unattractive |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 58% | 13% |
| Scottish | 51% | 21% |
| Queen’s English | 47% | 17% |
| Welsh | 47% | 21% |